win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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Bauer, who grew up in Mendota Heights less than a mile from the cafe, sees her arrangement with the Book Lady’s Library as a win-win. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025 Protecting the city’s long-term financial health, making sure any deal is a win-win-win for the city, its residents and the team. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025 That’s a win-win for both Gen Z workers and their employers, reducing mundane, entry-level roles and streamlining operations while creating clear opportunities for advancement. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 What seemed like a win-win—cheap sewage disposal, free nutrients for farms—was actually toxic. Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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